Red lentil and swiss chard curry
Ingredients
- 8 oz red lentils
- 1 pint water
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 ts tumeric powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 sprig fresh cilantro chopped
- 4 fresh tomatoes
- 1 onion peeled and chopped
- 2 oz butter
- 1 green chilli, halved and chopped
- 2 stalks swiss chard
Method
Wash lentils in 4-5 changes of water, until water is clear. Drain. Add 1 pint water and cover and simmer gently without stirring for 10-15 minutes until lentils are thoroughly cooked through. Blend with a masher or beat with an egg beater. Add chilli powder, ground coriander, tumeric, green chilli, salt, fresh coriander and tomatoes. Cover and simmer for 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat. Fry onion and swiss chard in butter and when brown pour over daal. Garnish with chopped chilli. Serve with rice or chapati.